Sanitation Lead — Night Shift at Food Plant

Bolthouse Fresh Foods; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Bolthouse Fresh Foods, headquartered in Bakersfield, CA, is seeking a Sanitation Lead to oversee plant sanitation across multiple production areas, including chemical application and records management. The role requires leadership to coordinate shifts, ensure safety, quality, and continuous improvement in sanitation practices.

The position offers full-time hours (Shift 3, 12:00 AM–8:30 AM) with benefits and opportunities in a historic, large-scale carrot producer and distributor in North

Qualifications

• High School/GED or 1–2 years’ related experience preferred.
• Candidates must have a verifiable history of safe vehicle operation and meet driving eligibility; background check will verify this.

Responsibilities

• Oversee sanitation of production plants with focus on food contact surfaces.
• Supervise employees across multiple plants and areas; lead and set direction for all shifts.
• Manage chemical application and removal; maintain routine records and audit team logs.
• Operate forklift for chemical transport and trash disposal; ensure safety and compliance.
• Provide leadership, support safety and quality initiatives; drive continuous improvement in sanitation processes.
• Assist supervisors with go/no-go decisions affecting production, maintenance, quality, and sanitation.
• Undertake special projects as assigned and contribute to EMP development.

Skills

Reading comprehension

English communication

Punctuality

Teamwork

Self supervision

Forklift Certification

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Bolthouse Fresh Foods, headquartered in Bakersfield, CA, is seeking a Sanitation Lead to oversee plant sanitation across multiple production areas, including chemical application and records management. The role requires leadership to coordinate shifts, ensure safety, quality, and continuous improvement in sanitation practices.

The position offers full-time hours (Shift 3, 12:00 AM–8:30 AM) with benefits and opportunities in a historic, large-scale carrot producer and distributor in North